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1964 Map of Joy

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Joy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Joy Oil Field dominates the western landscape of this mid-1960s survey, illustrating the petroleum-driven economy of rural Clay County. The settlement of Joy sits at the center of this activity, flanked by the Joy Cem and a nearby substation. The topography is defined by the winding course of the Little Wichita River and its East Fork, which create a network of drainage including Halsell Creek and Lodge Creek.

Evidence of early community life is preserved through several rural landmarks, such as Buffalo Springs and the Pleasant Mound Ch in the southeast. Genealogists will find value in the documentation of the Friendship Cem near the northern boundary and the Pleasant Valley Cem to the south. The presence of a Gravel Pit and a Quarry alongside a prominent Pipeline indicates a landscape transitioning between traditional ranching and industrial resource extraction.